In the past week two color spotters reported on the Plumas County area.
Jennifer Natale visited for the first time on Oct. 17.
“Based on some mixed recent reports, I wasn’t sure what to expect but arrived to a beautiful 75 degree day,” she said. “Quincy just seems to be getting started with a mix of patchy to near peak. I took a walk through the downtown and some side streets and found a few colorful trees but they still have a way to go. It’s a place to keep an eye on for the next few weeks.”
Color spotter Jeff Titcomb lives in the Plumas County area and reported on Oct. 20 that the Big leaf maples are peak now and the oaks are changing fast.
“Come to Quincy now!,” he urged.
Titcomb added that it is past peak for aspens at Buck’s Lake but the dogwoods are coming on strong and will be at peak very soon.
Before strolling through Quincy, Natale also hiked Cascade Trail in the area.
“I’d say this ran from patchy to peak,” she said. “Many maples still had green, but there were still some vibrant yellow leaves to be found on some, as well as the oaks and different bushes. Some of the dogwoods had a little red on them, but were mixed with green.
“The foliage on the bank of the creek was starting to turn but wasn’t as vibrant as pictures I’ve seen from past years. Since this was my first time to the area, I still found this to be a great hike and enjoyed the color I did see. It may look even better next week.
“Afterwards, I drove down Highway 70 west (Feather River Scenic Byway) and found quite a few vibrant trees a few miles outside of Quincy.”
Plumas County – Patchy to Peak – Based on these reports we would say go now and in the next week or two.
